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as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness
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Recent Examples of communication
In addition, searches in the OneDrive cloud file storage application, the Teams communication app and the SharePoint Online collaboration service might be slow or might not work at all, the company said on the dashboard.
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
But survivors express frustration over insurers’ poor and delayed communication.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
According to John Tomlinson, a communications manager for ITD, the cuts could slow new construction on state highways and bridges and shift the department’s focus to maintenance.
—Rose Evans
january 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
The less valuable generalist traits include leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
But survivors express frustration over insurers’ poor and delayed communication.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
According to John Tomlinson, a communications manager for ITD, the cuts could slow new construction on state highways and bridges and shift the department’s focus to maintenance.
—Rose Evans
january 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
The less valuable generalist traits include leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
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Summit County Sheriff's Office SCSO says detectives discovered electronic messages sent by Zabik detailing plans and a timeline to carry out a mass shooting in the county.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Not going home in between games, but going to an officiating institute and breaking down all the games together, so the messages are consistent.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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When the buyer powered on the phone for the first time, a contact number for the House of Representatives Technology Service Desk appeared on the screen, the DOJ said.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Police use these radios to reach dispatch services, contact Emergency Medical Services, and seek backup police services without network interruptions, according to Radio Communications of Virginia.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Her family and the police department have been searching for her, and asked anyone with information to contact law enforcement dispatch at 208-377-6790.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2026
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Williams notes that the average fire department response time is six minutes from dispatch.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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This allows robots to adjust their movements based on touch rather than relying only on visual input.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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The trick is to use a light touch to avoid snapping or pulling the carpet fibers.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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